Second Week

Throughout our second week we still attended General Dentistry and helped students with crown preps, fillings, cleanings, etc. But there were four new highlights of the week:

1) We were able to take our CPR lesson in order to be approved by the American Heart Association as a Healthcare Provider. In this course we were able to apply what we learned online to an emergency scenario where we had to give CPR to both and adult and a baby. Giving me the opportunity to see how to react in real life and to see how everything is managed. It was a very enriching experience.

2) We were able to assist to a Veneer conference with Dr. Mohsen Taleghani. This was such a wonderful conference, we were able to carefully assess different techniques of placing a veneer, the materials used, the latest technology involving their manufacture and their applications. Being able to witness how lives have been changed after undergoing such processes and how impressive veneers are nowadays. You can't even tell the difference between the real tooth and the veneer next to it! This allowed me to appreciate my career even more and realize how we are able to change lives one smile at a time if we really dedicate ourselves to do our best in every work we do. Dr. Taleghani is a clear example of a passionate dentist that considers himself a teacher but a student as well, because he says he will never stop learning in order to give his patient the best treatment possible. He has been very clear that dentistry is his vocation through this quote: “How many people get to say they love their job? I am uncertain how many feel this way, but if someone were to create a list, I would be at the top.”  He is a true inspiration. 

Dr, Taleghani

3) I was able to observe the process of infection control the students have when dealing with patients that have contagious diseases such as Hepatitis C, AIDS, etc.  This allowed me to get a different approach of the protocol that Baylor developed for these scenarios.

4) We were able to observe how the students prepare their models for a patient that is going to receive an implant and the protocol it involves, as well as all the equipment they use. The protocol is similar to the one used in our clinic but the difference is that after the surgical part is done; the student is able to finish the implant by placing the crown; and they have verify that every little detail is perfect. In order to accomplish a successful osseointegration and function of the implant.

The whole experience has really been wonderful!